Cambridge produces the most sought-after graduates in Britain, according to a new ranking of world universities.

The Times Higher Education ’s (THE) annual Global University Employability Ranking was released yesterday, with a survey of 2,500 global recruitment managers naming Cambridge University graduates as the UK’s best.

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Global employers based in the UK were also surveyed as part of the research, revealing British employers value communication skills, motivation and the ability to work in a team above the other non-academic skills graduates may possess.

THE rankings editor Phil Baty said: "A university education brings a host of life-enhancing benefits but for many students, launching a successful career is one of the most important outcomes.

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"For these students, the sixth Global University Employability Ranking will bring them insight and clarity they can’t get anywhere else.

In a year of huge political upheaval, where young students have witnessed Brexit and the unexpected election of Donald Trump as US President, many will seek the relative safety of a university with a strong track record of producing graduates who are valued by large, international graduate employers. This ranking will help them make that vital decision.”